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South Africa

Investor Warns of AI Investment Bubble, Calls for Guardrails in South Africa

Today at 17:25 PM, via iAfrica

Thato Ntseare, an investment manager at E-Squared Investments, has called for stronger governance guardrails around artificial intelligence investments in South Africa, warning that a potential AI bubble could pose risks to markets and investors. In an interview with Business Times, Ntseare said growing enthusiasm around AI investments is increasingly resembling a speculative bubble, driven in […]

South Africa

University of Pretoria Professor Appointed to U.N. Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence

Today at 17:23 PM, via iAfrica

University of Pretoria professor Vukosi Marivate has been appointed as one of 40 experts to serve on the United Nations Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence. U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres recommended Marivate and the other panel members for appointment by the U.N. General Assembly. According to the United Nations, the panel members were selected […]

South Africa

Absa Expands ElevateHer AI Program Across Nine African Markets

Today at 17:21 PM, via iAfrica

As Africa’s digital economy expands, demand for artificial intelligence and digital skills is rising rapidly across the continent. Women, however, remain underrepresented in technology-driven roles despite growing participation and strong early adoption. Absa, working with Microsoft Elevate and Women in Tech, is extending the ElevateHer AI Program across nine African markets. The expansion...

Business

Major rebound for the rand

Today at 15:54 PM, via BusinessTech

The South African rand has shaken off some of the weakness that gathered last week, rebounding to back below R16.00 to the dollar.

Sport

This is why Kaizer Chiefs are not scoring enough goals

Today at 19:13 PM, via The South African

Former Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Farouk Khan has explained why Amakhosi continue to struggle with goals in both the Betway Premiership and the CAF Confederation Cup.

Sport

Romero ‘a leader but needs to learn’ – Frank

Today at 18:42 PM, via BBC News

Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is a “leader” but has more to learn, manager Thomas Frank says following the defender’s second sending-off of the season.

Education

Nigeria: NCDMB, Yougrich Train 30 Delta Youths in Welding, Fabrication

Today at 18:29 PM, via AllAfrica

[Leadership] The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in partnership with YougRich Heritage Nigeria Limited, has completed a one-month intensive training programme in welding and fabrication for 30 youths in Delta State.

Entertainment

24 hours in pictures, 9 February 2026

Today at 18:30 PM, via The Citizen

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Science/Tech

Swipey AI Launches Interactive AI Companion Platform Focused on Personalised Digital Engagement

Today at 19:04 PM, via Tech Financials

London, UK  —  Swipey AI today announced the launch of its interactive AI-powered companion platform, introducing a conversational experience designed to prioritise personalisation, user control, and immersive digital interaction. Unlike traditional digital entertainment platforms that rely heavily on static or pre-defined content, Swipey AI focuses on real-time interaction. The platform...

Science/Tech

Google Lines Up 100-Year Sterling Bond Sale

Today at 19:01 PM, via Slashdot

Alphabet has lined up banks to sell a rare 100-year bond, stepping up a borrowing spree by Big Tech companies racing to fund their vast investments in AI this year. From a report: The so-called century bond will form part of a debut sterling issuance this week by Google’s parent company, according to people familiar with the matter. Alphabet was also selling $15bn of dollar bonds on Monday and...

Science/Tech

CT3 and Jemdean Ltd Announce Ten‑Year Data Storage Partnership Supporting Pension-Fund Workflows

Today at 19:01 PM, via Tech Financials

CT3 and Jemdean Ltd today announced a partnership agreement focused on long-horizon data retention for fiduciary and corporate pension-plan operations. Under the agreement, CT3 will store Jemdean Ltd’s data for 10 years, with unlimited storage volume available upon request, enabling archives to scale as reporting obligations and datasets expand. Partnership details The agreement covers...

Science/Tech

Gacha Galaxy Raises 3 Million USD Seed Round to Expand Web3 Discovery Platform

Today at 18:55 PM, via Tech Financials

Gacha Galaxy, a Web3 discovery platform focused on data-driven market intelligence, today announced the completion of a $3 million Seed funding round. The capital will be used to support global expansion and further development of the platform’s discovery infrastructure, including new tools for analyzing prediction market activity. The Seed round included participation from Bora Ecosystem […]